Black & Decker HP148F2K User manual

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HP146F2K
HP148F2K
HP188F2K
HP126FSC
HP126F2K
HP128F2K

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CORDLESS DRILL/SCREWDRIVER
HP126FSC/HP126F2K/HP128F2K/
HP146F2K/148F2K/HP188F2K
CONGRATULATIONS!
You have chosen a Black & Decker tool. Our aim is
to provide quality tools at an affordable price.
We hope that you will enjoy using this tool for
many years.
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
HP126FSC/HP126F2K/HP128F2BT/
HP146F2K/HP148F2K/HP188F2K
Black & Decker declares that these tools
conform to: 98/37/EC, 89/336/EEC,
73/23/EEC, EN 50260, EN 55014,
EN 60335, EN 61000
Level of sound pressure, measured according to
EN 50260:
HP126FSC HP126F2K HP128F2K
L
pA
(sound pressure) dB(A) 70 70 81
L
WA
(acoustic power) dB(A) 83 83 94
HP146F2K HP148F2K HP188F2K
L
pA
(sound pressure) dB(A) 81 81 86.5
L
WA
(acoustic power) dB(A) 94 94 99.5
Always wear ear protection if the sound
pressure exceeds 85 dB(A).
Hand/arm weighted vibration value according to
EN 50260:
HP126FSC HP126F2K HP128F2K
< 2.5 m/s
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< 2.5 m/s
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5.6 m/s
2
HP146F2K HP148F2K HP188F2K
< 2.5 m/s
2
5.6 m/s
2
7.3 m/s
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Colin Wills
Director of Engineering
BDCI, 4/F, 2 Dai Wang Street
Tai Po Industrial Estate
Tai Po NT, Hong Kong
INTENDED USE
Your Black & Decker drill/screwdriver HP126F2/
HP146F2 has been designed for screwdriving
applications and for drilling in wood, metal and
plastics.
Your Black & Decker drill/screwdriver HP148F2/
HP188F2 has been designed for screwdriving
applications and for drilling in wood, metal,
plastics and soft masonry. This tool is intended for
consumer use only. Your Black & Decker charger
has been designed for charging Black & Decker
batteries of the type supplied with this tool.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Warning symbols
The following symbols are used in this manual:
Denotes risk of personal injury, loss of life
or damage to the tool in case of non-
observance of the instructions in this
manual.
Denotes risk of electric shock.
Read the manual prior to operation.
Fire hazard.

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Know your tool
◆Warning! When using battery-powered
tools, basic safety precautions,
including the following, should always
be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
leaking batteries, personal injury and
material damage.
◆Read all of this manual carefully before
operating the tool.
◆Before operating the tool, make sure
that you know how to switch the tool off
in an emergency.
◆Retain this manual for future reference.
General
1. Keep work area clean
Cluttered areas and benches can cause
accidents.
2. Consider work area environment
Do not expose the tool to rain. Do not use the
tool in damp or wet conditions. Keep the work
area well lit. Do not use the tool where there is
a risk of causing fire or explosion, e.g. in the
presence of flammable liquids and gases.
3. Keep children away
Do not allow children, visitors or animals to
come near the work area or to touch the tool.
4. Dress properly
Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery, as
these can be caught in moving parts.
Preferably wear rubber gloves and non-slip
footwear when working outdoors.
Wear protective hair covering to keep long hair
out of the way.
5. Personal protection
Always use safety glasses. Use a face or dust
mask whenever the operations may produce
dust or flying particles. Wear ear protection
whenever the sound level seems
uncomfortable.
6. Do not overreach
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
7. Stay alert
Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate the tool when you are
tired.
8. Secure workpiece
Use clamps or a vice to hold the workpiece.
It is safer and it frees both hands to operate
the tool.
9. Connect dust extraction equipment
If devices are provided for the connection of
dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure
that these are connected and properly used.
10.Remove keys and adjusting wrenches
Always check that keys and adjusting wrenches
are removed from the tool before operating
the tool.
11.Use appropriate tool
The intended use is described in this instruction
manual. Do not force small tools or attachments
to do the job of a heavy-duty tool. The tool will
do the job better and safer at the rate for which
it was intended. Do not force the tool.
Warning! The use of any accessory or attachment
or performance of any operation with this tool
other than those recommended in this instruction
manual may present a risk of personal injury.
12.Check for damaged parts
Before use, carefully check the tool for
damage. Check for misalignment and seizure
of moving parts, breakage of parts, damage to
guards and switches and any other conditions
that may affect its operation. Ensure that the
tool will operate properly and perform its
intended function. Do not use the tool if any
part is damaged or defective. Do not use the
tool if the switch does not turn it on and off.
Have any damaged or defective parts repaired
or replaced by an authorised repair agent.
Never attempt any repairs yourself.
13.Remove the battery
Where the design permits, remove the battery
when the tool is not in use, before changing
any parts of the tool, accessories or
attachments and before servicing.
14.Avoid unintentional starting
Do not carry the tool with a finger on the on/
off switch. Be sure that the tool is switched off
when inserting the battery into the tool.
15.Do not abuse cord
Never carry the charger by its cord or pull it to
disconnect from the socket. Keep the cord
away from heat, oil and sharp edges.

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16.Store idle tools
When not in use, tools, batteries and chargers
should be stored in a dry, locked up or high
place, out of reach of children.
17.Maintain tools with care
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean for better
and safer performance.
Follow the instructions for maintenance and
changing accessories. Keep handles and
switches dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
18.Repairs
This tool complies with relevant safety
requirements. Repairs should only be carried
out by qualified persons using original spare
parts; otherwise this may result in considerable
danger to the user.
Additional safety instructions for batteries and
chargers
Batteries
◆Never attempt to open for any reason.
◆Do not expose to water.
◆Do not store in locations where the
temperature may exceed 40 °C.
◆Charge only at ambient temperatures between
4 °C and 40 °C.
◆Charge only using the charger provided with
the tool (see technical data).
◆Before charging, make sure that the battery is
dry and clean.
◆Use only the correct type of battery for the tool
(see technical data).
◆When disposing of batteries, follow the
instructions given in the section “Protecting
the environment”.
◆Under extreme conditions, battery leakage
may occur. When you notice liquid on the
battery, proceed as follows:
- Carefully wipe the liquid off using a cloth.
Avoid skin contact.
- In case of skin or eye contact, follow the
instructions below.
The battery fluid, a 25-30% solution of
potassium hydroxide, can be harmful.
In case of skin contact, immediately rinse
with water.
Neutralise with a mild acid such as lemon
juice or vinegar. In case of eye contact,
rinse abundantly with clean water for at
least 10 minutes. Consult a physician.
Fire hazard! Avoid short-circuiting the
contacts of a detached battery (e.g. when
storing the battery in a toolbox).
Do not incinerate the battery.
Do not attempt to charge damaged
batteries.
Chargers
◆Use your Black & Decker charger only to
charge batteries of the type supplied with your
tool. Other batteries could burst, causing
personal injury and damage.
◆Never attempt to charge non-rechargeable
batteries.
◆Have defective cords replaced immediately.
◆Do not expose to water.
◆Do not open the charger.
◆Do not probe the charger.
The charger is intended for indoor use only.
Additional safety instructions for drill/screwdrivers
◆Before drilling into walls, floors or ceilings,
check for the location of wiring and pipes.
◆Avoid touching the tip of a drill bit just after
drilling, as it may be hot.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Your charger has been designed for a specific
mains voltage. Always check that the mains voltage
corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.
Your charger is double insulated in
accordance with EN 60335; therefore no
earth wire is required.

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Mains plug replacement (U.K. & Ireland only)
◆Should your mains plug need replacing and
you are competent to do this, proceed as
instructed below. If you are in doubt,
contact an authorised repair agent or a
qualified electrician.
◆Disconnect the plug from the supply and
remove the fuse from the plug.
◆Cut off the plug and dispose of it safely; a plug
with bared copper conductors is dangerous if
engaged in a live socket outlet.
◆Only fit 13 Amperes BS1363A approved plugs
fitted with a 5 A fuse (1).
◆The cable wire colours, or a letter, will be
marked at the connection points of most good
quality plugs. Attach the wires to their
respective points in the plug (see above).
Brown is for Live (L) (2), blue is for Neutral (N) (4).
◆Before replacing the top cover of the mains
plug ensure that the cable restraint (3) is
holding the outer sheath of the cable firmly
and that the leads are correctly fixed at the
terminal screws.
◆If the plug has a fuse cover, make sure that the
fuse cover is fitted. Do not use the plug if the
fuse cover is missing or damaged.
Never use a light socket.
OVERVIEW (fig. A)
1. Variable speed switch
2. Forward/reverse slider
3. Mode selector / torque adjustment collar
4. Chuck
5. Two-gear selector
6. Battery charge indicator
(HP128F2/HP148F2/HP188F2)
7. Bit holder
8. Side handle (HP188F2)
9. Battery
10. Battery release button
11. Charger
12. Charging indicator
13. End of charge indicator
ASSEMBLY
Fitting and removing the battery (fig. B)
◆To fit the battery (9), line it up with the
receptacle on the tool. Slide the battery into
the receptacle and push until the battery snaps
into place.
◆To remove the battery, push the release
button (10) while at the same time pulling the
battery out of the receptacle.
Fitting and removing a drill bit or screwdriver
bit (fig. A & C)
This tool is fitted with a keyless chuck to allow for
an easy exchange of bits.
◆Lock the tool by setting the forward/reverse
slider (2) to the centre position (fig. A).
◆Open the chuck by turning the front part (15)
with one hand while holding the rear part (16)
with the other (fig. C).
◆Insert the bit shaft (17) into the chuck.
◆Firmly tighten the chuck by turning the front
part (15) with one hand while holding the rear
part (16) with the other.
This tool is supplied with a double-ended
screwdriver bit in the bit holder (7) (fig. A).
◆To remove the screwdriver bit from the bit
holder, lift the bit from the recess.
◆To store the screwdriver bit, firmly push it into
the holder.
HP126F2/HP146F2 - Removing and fitting the
chuck (fig. D)
The chuck on these models can be easily removed
and refitted. When your project entails both
drilling and screwdriving, fit a screwriver bit in the
spindle and a drill bit in the chuck: you will then
only need to remove the chuck for screwdriving
and refit it for drilling. The screwdriver bit can be
left in the spindle while drilling. You can also fit
drill bits with a hexagonal shaft in this way.

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◆To remove the chuck (4), keep the release tabs
(18) depressed and pull the chuck off the
spindle (19).
◆Install a screwdriver bit (20) by pushing it into
the spindle (19) as shown. To remove the
screwdriver bit, pull the ring (21) back and pull
the screwdriver bit out of the spindle.
◆To refit the chuck, push it onto the spindle
until it is firmly locked into place.
Always make sure that the chuck is
securely fitted.
HP188F2 - Fitting the side handle (fig. A)
◆Loosen the side handle (8) by turning it
counterclockwise.
◆Slide the side handle over the chuck and onto
the housing.
◆Tighten the side handle by turning it clockwise.
USE
Let the tool work at its own pace.
Do not overload.
Charging the battery (fig. E)
The battery needs to be charged before first use
and whenever it fails to produce sufficient power
on jobs that were easily done before.
A new battery, or a battery that has not been used
for an extended period of time, achieves full
performance only after approx. 5 charging and
discharging cycles. The battery may become warm
while charging; this is normal and does not
indicate a problem.
Do not charge the battery at ambient
temperatures below 4 °C or above 40 °C.
Recommended charging temperature:
approx. 24 °C.
After normal use, a charging time of 60 minutes
will provide sufficient power for most applications.
However, further charging for up to 90 minutes
could significantly increase the use time,
depending on the battery and charging
conditions.
◆To charge the battery (9), remove it from the
tool and insert it into the charger (11).
The battery will only fit into the charger in one
way. Do not force. Be sure that the battery is
fully seated in the charger.
◆Plug in the charger.
◆Check if the red charging indicator (12) lights
up. If the green end of charge indicator (13)
lights up now instead, the battery is too hot
and cannot be charged. If this happens,
remove the battery from the charger, let the
battery cool down for approx. 1 hour and
re-insert it.
After approx. 1 hour of charging, the red charging
indicator (12) will stop lighting and the green end
of charge indicator (13) will light up. The battery is
now fully charged.
◆Remove the battery from the charger.
HP128F2/HP148F2/HP188F2 - Checking the
battery condition (fig. F)
This tool is fitted with a battery charge indicator,
which allows you to check the condition of the
battery.
◆Press and hold down the button (22).
◆Check to see how many of the lights (23) are on:
Battery charge
1 light low
2 lights medium
3 lights high
Selecting the direction of rotation (fig. G)
For drilling and for tightening screws, use forward
(clockwise) rotation. For loosening screws or
removing a jammed drill bit, use reverse
(counterclockwise) rotation.
◆To select forward rotation, push the forward/
reverse slider (2) to the left.
◆To select reverse rotation, push the forward/
reverse slider to the right.
◆To lock the tool, set the forward/reverse slider
into the centre position.
Selecting the operating mode or torque (fig.H)
This tool is fitted with a collar to select the operating
mode and to set the torque for tightening screws.

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Large screws and hard workpiece materials require a
higher torque setting than small screws and soft
workpiece materials. The collar has a wide range of
settings to suit your application.
◆For drilling in wood, metal and plastics, set the
collar (3) to the drilling position by aligning the
symbol with the marking (24).
◆HP148F2/HP188F2:
For drilling in masonry, set the collar (3) to the
hammer drilling position by aligning the
symbol with the marking (24).
◆For screwdriving, set the collar to the desired
setting. If you do not yet know the appropriate
setting, proceed as follows:
◆Set the collar (3) to the lowest torque setting.
◆Tighten the first screw.
◆If the clutch ratchets before the desired
result is achieved, increase the collar setting
and continue tightening the screw.
Repeat until you reach the correct setting.
Use this setting for the remaining screws.
Two-gear selector (fig. I)
◆For drilling in steel and for screwdriving
applications, slide the two-gear selector (5)
towards the front of the tool (1st gear).
◆For drilling in materials other than steel, slide
the two-gear selector (5) towards the rear of
the tool (2nd gear).
Drilling/screwdriving (fig. A)
◆Select forward or reverse rotation using the
forward/reverse slider (2).
◆To switch the tool on, press the switch (1).
The tool speed depends on how far you press
the switch.
◆To switch the tool off, release the switch.
Hints for optimum use
Drilling
◆Always apply a light pressure in a straight line
with the drill bit.
◆Just before the drill tip breaks through the
other side of the workpiece, decrease pressure
on the tool.
◆Use a block of wood to back up workpieces
that may splinter.
◆Use spade bits when drilling large diameter
holes in wood.
◆Use HSS drill bits when drilling in metal.
◆Use masonry bits when drilling in soft masonry.
◆Use a lubricant when drilling metals other than
cast iron and brass.
◆Make an indentation using a centre punch at
the centre of the hole to be drilled in order to
improve accuracy.
Screwdriving
◆Always use the correct type and size of
screwdriver bit.
◆If screws are difficult to tighten, try applying a
small amount of washing liquid or soap as a
lubricant.
◆Always hold the tool and screwdriver bit in a
straight line with the screw.
MAINTENANCE
Your Black & Decker tool has been designed to
operate over a long period of time with a
minimum of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory
operation depends upon proper tool care and
regular cleaning.
Your charger does not require any maintenance
apart from regular cleaning.
Before performing any maintenance on
the tool, remove the battery from the tool.
◆Unplug the charger before cleaning it.
◆Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your tool
and charger using a soft brush or dry cloth.
◆Regularly clean the motor housing using a
damp cloth. Do not use any abrasive or
solvent-based cleaner.
◆Regularly open the chuck and tap it to remove
any dust from the interior.

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PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
Tools
Should you find one day that your tool
needs replacement, or if it is of no further
use to you, think of the protection of the
environment. Black & Decker repair agents
will accept old Black & Decker tools and
ensure that they are disposed of in an
environmentally safe way.
Batteries
Cd
Black & Decker batteries can be recharged
many times. At the end of their useful life,
discard batteries with due care for our
environment:
◆Run the battery down completely, then remove
it from the tool.
◆NiCd and NiMH batteries are recyclable.
Take them to your service agent or a local
recycling station. Collected batteries will be
recycled or disposed of properly.
Guarantee
Black & Decker is confident of the quality of its
products and offers an outstanding guarantee.
This guarantee statement is in addition to and in
no way prejudices your statutory rights.
The guarantee is valid within the territories of the
Member States of the European Union and the
European Free Trade Area.
If a Black & Decker product becomes defective
due to faulty materials, workmanship or lack of
conformity, within 24 months from the date of
purchase, Black & Decker guarantees to replace
defective parts, repair products subjected to fair
wear and tear or replace such products to ensure
minimum inconvenience to the customer unless:
Technical data
HP126FSC HP126F2K HP128F2K
Voltage V
DC
12 12 12
No-load speed min
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0-400/0-1,200 0-400/0-1,200 0-400/0-1,200
Max. torque Nm 20.2 20.2 20.2
Chuck capacity mm 10 10 10
Max. drilling capacity in steel/wood/masonry mm 10/25/- 10/25/- 10/25/12
Battery cat. no. A12F A1712 A1712
Capacity Ah 1.5 1.7 1.7
Weight (without battery) kg 1.3 1.3 1.2
HP146F2K HP148F2K HP188F2K
Voltage V
DC
14.4 14.4 18
No-load speed min
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0-300/0-1,100 0-300/0-1,100 0-500/0-1,600
Max. torque Nm 22.1 22.1 29.4
Chuck capacity mm 10 13 13
Max. drilling capacity in steel/wood/masonry mm 10/30/- 13/30/12 13/35/15
Battery service no. A1714 A1714 A1718
Capacity Ah 1.7 1.7 1.7
Weight (without battery) kg 1.3 1.4 1.4
Charger
Input voltage V
AC
230
Approx. charging time hr 1

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◆The product has been used for trade,
professional or hire purposes;
◆The product has been subjected to misuse or
neglect;
◆The product has sustained damage through
foreign objects, substances or accidents;
◆Repairs have been attempted by persons other
than authorised repair agents or Black & Decker
service staff.
To claim on the guarantee, you will need to
submit proof of purchase to the seller or an
authorised repair agent. You can check the
location of your nearest authorised repair agent by
contacting your local Black & Decker office at the
address indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a
list of authorised Black & Decker repair agents and
full details of our after-sales service and contacts
are available on the Internet at: www.2helpU.com
Please visit our website
www.blackanddecker.co.uk to register your new
Black & Decker product and to be kept up to date
on new products and special offers.
Further information on the Black & Decker brand
and our range of products is available at
www.blackanddecker.co.uk
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